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Deciding to tell someone you have HIV can be a difficult and daunting decision regardless of whether you just tested positive or have been living with the virus for decades. There’s no right way to do it, and each person you disclose to may react differently. The important thing to remember is to trust your instincts—it’s your choice to decide whom to tell and when.

We asked you to recount the details of your disclosures. Here are your responses:

If people respond negatively when you disclose, do they change their attitude?Always - 11% Sometimes - 61% Never - 28%

Do you believe the manner in which you disclose influences how someone reacts?Yes - 82% No - 18%